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San Stefanos (NW), Corfu – What’s It Like?

Thinking of booking a trip to San Stefanos on Corfu’s north-west coast? Here’s what to expect from this popular beach resort .

Where is it?

San Stefanos is on Corfu’s north-west coast, north of Arillas and Agios Georgios Pagon .

The full Greek name for this resort is Agios Stefanos Avliotes (after the neighbouring village) but it’s often called by the Italian version of its name. This help to distinguish it from the other Agios Stefanos on the east coast.

You will sometimes see it called Agios Stefanos NW , or San Stefanos NW , or Agios Stefanos West .

What’s the vibe like?

San Stefanos is a popular resort with a fantastic sandy beach – one of the largest on the island.

There are some grassy dunes separating the beach from the main road, with a few cafes and a hotel between the two. To the north are vast cliffs and to the south is Cape Kefali . At this end you’ll find the concrete harbour (mainly used by fishing boats).

San Stefanos is particularly popular with British visitors and has a traditional package-holiday atmosphere. It’s family-friendly although tends to attract a more mature crowd than neighbours Arillas and Sidari which are a bit buzzier and more varied.

You’ll easily be able to find an English breakfast (or a Greek equivalent), sports bars, car and scooter rentals, cocktail bars, pool bars, and boat trips, Greek nights, and live music in the evening (60s, 70s, 80s, blues and tribute acts). There are a few traditional Greek tavernas near the harbour but it’s not the main vibe here.

It’s ideal for those who are looking for a range of restaurants and amenities (including small supermarkets) in a compact and easily-walkable resort with a good beach.

What’s the beach like?

The fabulous 2km Blue-Flag beach here is surrounded by lush green hills, olive groves, and steep cliffs .

It has soft golden sand and the water is shallow and gently-shelving although sometimes the waves can get quite high. The sea bed is mostly sandy with a few rocky parts. Some parts of the beach have a clay-like consistency.

San Stefanos is west-facing so perfectly primed for sunsets.

There are some organised sections on the beach with deep rows of sun-loungers but also plenty of unorganised space. You won’t be troubled for space here.

There are a few lively beach bars at southern end but the rest of the beach is quiet, no noise except the sound of the waves. The furthest ends of the beach under the cliffs see clothing-optional sunbathers.

Activities and amenities

Watersports are available including jetskiis, pedaloes, paragliding, donuts, and banana boats.

Boat hire is a popular way to explore the Corfiot coastline – there are two small uninhabited islands within easy reach, or you can take longer trips along the coast to Porto Timoni or the many coves around Paleokastritsa .

The larger inhabited Diapontia Islands can be visited on a day trips organised by local agency San Stefano Travel .

All agencies will also sell bus and boat trips around the island as well as further afield to Paxos and Albania.

There are dirt tracks up to Cape Kefali and onwards to Arillas which make for pleasant walks if you don’t mind a few hills. You can continue to Afionas and Porto Timoni .

The coastline to the north is largely wild and undeveloped and you’ll need wheels to access the best bits (particulary the unique scenery around Cape Drastis ). There are a few viewpoint restaurants around Loggas Beach and Peroulades . 

Transport and accessibility

From the airport:

San Stefanos is a 1-hour drive from Corfu Airport and Corfu Town . Driving around north Corfu does involve some narrow and hilly roads.

A private transfer from the airport is €60+.

For shared transfers check Hoppa and Lord Travel .

Public transport:

San Stefanos is served by Corfu’s Green Bus system, route A1. There are daily buses from the KTEL bus station just outside Corfu Town. Buses are less frequent on Saturdays and sometimes non-existent on Sundays. 

During peak summer season there are sometimes extra bus routes linking popular resorts but check before you go as these aren’t always operating.

Accessibility :

San Stefanos itself is small and compact , spread across a few blocks and up the slopes of the surrounding headlands. The main part of the resort is in a flat valley , with the road and ‘strip’ running parallel to the beach.

Distances are short but some accommodation at the edges of the resort may involve hills – some of them short but steep.

There is no dedicated public car park but there are spaces on the side streets down to the beach, although some areas are reserved for hotel residents only.

There are no steps down to the beach but a there are gently-sloping wooden boardwalks.

There is no Seatrac .

Prices in San Stefanos are on the cheaper  side for Corfu. There are plenty of bargain accommodations to be had, and food and drink prices are also very reasonable.

Many sun-loungers are free for customers of the attached beach bar.

Where to stay

For package deals to San Stefanos check out the main operators:

• Loveholidays

For coastal-chic vibes in a central location right by the beach check out the small 4-star boutique Delfino Blu Hotel .

The apartments at Pictures Suites share a pool with an incredible sea view.

On a budget? There are lots of family-run studios and small hotels which are great value, check  Booking.com  for a wide selection.

Looking for a villa? Try  VRBO .

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San Stefano Estate in Benitses Through Unique Images

Last updated on November 7th, 2023 at 01:13 pm

The house of San Stefano was built on the hill just north of Benitses, in 1782, by a member of the great Venetian Giustiniani family, on the site of an older house destroyed by an earthquake- so the new one was built on a rock!

The house was the centre of a large estate and took its name from the private chapel of San Stefano, which is built on the same rock as the house.

Historical references.

Giustiniani was an old noble family, they moved from Constantinople to Venice and Genoa in Italy and became Italians in 1204 after the conquest of Constantinople by the Franks, soon the Venetian branch of the family dominated the Aegean islands of Tzia and Serifos and the Genoese branch acquired the sovereignty of the island of Chios some hundred years later.

Sovereign of the island of Chios Ioannis Ioustinianis arrived in Constantinople in 1453 with 2 Genoese ships from Chios with 400 knights and 300 sailors to fight alongside the last Emperor Konstantinos Paleologos, against the Turks, in the vain and final battle of the Empire …

Ioannis Ioustinianis wounded badly and lost his life shortly after the battle.

Some members of the Venetian branch came to Corfu, the shield with the two-headed eagle in the church of Saint Stefanos indicates the Byzantine origin of the family.

The farm passed by marriage into the Flamburiari family who lived there in the summer. At various times it was also used as a monastery, and latterly as a convent- indeed the aunt of the last Tsar Nicholas 2nd, an abbess, came with her nuns and when she went back to Russia she took a young boy from the village with her.

He made his money in Odessa and then returned to Benitses and started the Avra Hotel. In the early 20th century it came into the Manessi family as a dowry, and the family still own the house.

We warmly thank the wife of the memorable Stefanos Manesis, Mrs. Jan Manesis, which gave us all those pictures that are on this page and also the page with the “old Corfu photographs of 1900”.

As you notice in the first group, most of the pictures are pics from Manesis family, and in the second group pictures from the workers in the farm during the first quarter of the 20th century. Of course, the number of photos we have is countless, we will add some more in the near future with their comments where possible and when we are certain that the accompanying information to them is accurate.

During the first half of the 20th century, the farm’s olives were a major source of employment for the villagers of Benitses. Clearing the undergrowth and collecting the olives gave poor people, especially young women, work.

The family also owned and operated the olive press near the sea and pressed other peoples’ oil as well as their own. Olive oil was almost a currency at that time- the olive press fee was paid for in a percentage of oil press, and the priest was paid in olive oil to give a monthly service at San Stefano. With tourism the olive industry fell into decline as people had their own work to do, the cost of labor increased sharply, and mechanization meant that the old olive press was no longer economical to use.

Now the estate has been broken up and developed. There is still a service in the chapel once a year, on 27th December, often with more than one priest, and there are drinks and snacks for the priest(s), choir and congregation afterward in the old traditional way.

200 (at least) more photos to follow soon..! in section “Gallery” and in page “Benitses of 1950”, with the old fishing boats “Agia Triada” and “Agios Dimitrios”, their following smaller boats with the lamps, many beautiful Benitses landscapes, pictures from that era’s economic activities such as beekeeping. Also unbelievable photos of Pontikonisi (Mouse island) and photos of some celebrities of the 50s who had repeatedly visited Benitses in the past. Benitses old photos

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Benitses of 1950, the Harbor, the Fishing Boats and the Celebrities

In these photos we can see what Benitses looked like in 1950, We can see the two characteristic creeks, the Port and Koutsomaroula bay, as they appear from the hill of Agios Stefanos… Read More

Benitses Old Photos (9th Group)

This is the ninth group on old photographs with some people and landscapes from Benitses of the past, most in black and white… Read More

Benitses Old Photos from the 70s (8th Group)

This is the eighth group on old photographs with some people who were young in the 80s, there are also some old pictures from exotic places of the west coast of Corfu during the 50s… Read More

Benitses Old Photos (6th Group)

This is the sixth group on old photographs especially with people, all photos after digital processing to remove the signs of aging… Read More

Benitses Old Photos from the 70s (7th Group)

This is the seventh group with photographs mostly of the decade of the ’70s In the future, there will be more pictures added.… Read More

Benitses Old Photos (5th Group)

In this 5th group of our Benitses old photos collection, there are mainly people of the families of Martzokas, Kontos, Kapsokavadis, Spinoulas, and others… Read More

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Caroline Itani- Hoster, Lausanne Switzerland

Dear Jan, Today I was looking for memories of San Stefano – since we spent several holidays in Benitses and we knew Stefano and his mother ( your grand mother! :-)) and I told my sons that we could once spend a holiday at your beautifulhouse and resort…. and what was not my surprise to discover on your site with the old photographs the picture of my parents Nina and Georges Hoster …. as “ tourists visiting San Stefano” ! What an exciting surprise ! I would be very glad to get in contact with you directly to exchange old memories and maybe pictures ( that I have to find….) – could you send me your email address, please? With best regards, caroline

Dear Caroline I think that Jan is not checking this site and she is not going to see your message. So, you can contact her via this email [email protected] or call her on +30 698 5030290

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8 places to visit if you love The Durrells

Posted: 22 March 2024 | Last updated: 22 March 2024

After four hit seasons, The Durrells ended in 2019, leaving us desperate for more of the family’s adventures on the stunning Greek island of Corfu. Luckily, you can relive all the magic by streaming it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV or ITVX.

The show succeeded in bringing Gerald Durrell’s beloved book My Family and other Animals and its two sequels to life for fans old and new, as well as reminding us of the beauty of Corfu, Greece where The Durrells is filmed.

To help you relive the adventures of the much-loved comedy-drama, you can visit some of the places you’ve seen on the small screen, including Corfu Town, Sinarades and Agios Stefanos. All these and more will help you live out all your The Durrells themed daydreams while enjoying a wonderful holiday.

The beautiful island of Corfu is one of the most scenic and romantic in the blissful Ionian Sea, making it an ideal holiday spot that has lured families, couples and groups of friends for generations. There are plenty of places to stay amid the rugged mountains, charming towns and blissful beaches that fill the island.

Continuing the adventure, you could also go an excursion to UNESCO-listed Butrint, in Albania, which can be reached by ferry from Corfu in just over an hour (or even less by speed boat). To find out a bit more about some of the filming locations from The Durrells that you can visit, read on.

A lively mix of French, English, Venetian and Greek architecture, reflecting Corfu’s shifting rulers over the centuries, the island’s capital is where the Durrells live and the location for plenty of the outdoor action in the show.

The charming Old Town, in particular, is worth visiting and you’ll recognise the central green that hosted the family’s cricket match from season two. Where to stay: Hotel Bella Venezia is a historic boutique hotel in the heart of Corfu Town, housed in a glorious restored neo-classical mansion. It was once the stately home of one of the island's 'first families' but now contains 30 rooms and one suite, some of which offer panoramic views of the town.

Considered one of Corfu’s most beautiful corners, this gleaming resort on the island’s northeast coast is where you’ll find the White House, where real-life Larry Durrell lived with his wife Nancy. Now it's a sleepy tourist destination for beach-lovers. Where to stay: For an adults-only haven, head to San Antonio Corfu Resort , an upscale hideaway with extraordinary sea views. It's wonderfully located above the beach and offers a true taste of Greece at a pair of restaurants and a lounge bar.

Get a sense of the real old Corfu among the narrow stone streets of Sinarades, where you’ll find an old bell tower, folklore museum and bright white chapel on a nearby island. Walk to the Aerostato cliffs for stunning views across Agios Gordios beach.

Where to stay: For a great value, simple stay, Bohali's House comes highly recommended. It sleeps two in a comfortable little house, but the real draw is the balcony and proximity to beautiful Agios Gordios Beach.

Agios Stefanos

Popular with visitors to the island, this tiny fishing village is home to a handful of traditional Cofiot tavernas and a historic church. It was also used as a location in the fourth season.

Where to stay: Treat yourself to a spot within Pictures Suites , which offers majestic views of the Diapontia islands across the glimmering sea. There's a choice of four sleek suites, and you'll get a delicious in-room breakfast in each.

Noted for its nightlife and beaches, Sidari is a popular holiday resort with an ancient monastery and the Diapontia Islands a short boat ride away, with quiet coves and mysterious caves to explore.

Where to stay: Less than a kilometre from Sidari Beach you'll find Tereza's Hotel , a low-key and authentic complex of studios and apartments. It's particularly well-suited to families looking for a relaxed, fun-filled holiday in this buzzy spot.

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